A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-08 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. All new pictures including 'The Demon Waltz,' 'A Nocturne,' 'Wiffles in a New Profession' [sic], 'La Granja,' 'Miss Alice' and 'A Modern Girl.' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-13
Summary:

The Carnegie Alaska-Siberian Expedition pictures will be seen for the first time at the Bijou Theatre for five nights and Saturday matinee commencing on Wednesday September 17. The pictures were taken by Capt. F. E. Kleinschmidt. A lecturer will be present at every performance giving a fine…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-13 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

5 nights commencing Wed., Sept. 17, matinee Saturday: Geo. Samuels presents the famous Carnegie-Museum, 'Alaska-Siberia Expedition,' motion pictures, 6000 feet of films and 30 explanatory slides, accompanied by an explanatory lecture, two hours of continuous sensation and breathless…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-15
Summary:

Lovers of nature and animals should have an evening at the Bijou during the five nights, coming Wednesday September 17, when the illustrated report of the Carnegie Museum Alaska-Siberian Expedition will be given by means of the motion pictures taken by Capt. Kleinschmidt. The pictures have been…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-16
Summary:

Tomorrow night the wonderful film – six thousand feet in length – depicting the sights seen by the Carnegie Alaska-Siberian Expedition will be screened at the Bijou Theatre. The exhibition is for five nights, and there will be a matinee on Saturday. A private view of the new film was held…

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-18
Summary:

The Carnegie Alaska-Siberian Expedition pictures were screened at the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night. Not only was it very instructive from the point of view of natural history, but at the same time it proves what the cinematograph operator can do under exceptional conditions.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-30 - 1914-07-31
Summary:

3 nights only, the star drama 'Black Rederick the Poacher' in 2 parts and length 3000 feet; Pathe's British and American Weekly; the thrilling drama 'Rocombole' [sic] - the Terror of Paris (1st series) length 7000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-30 - 1914-07-31
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the star drama 'Black Rederick the Poacher' [sic] in 2 parts, length 3,000 feet, and Pathe's British & American Weekly. On Saturday, the great thrilling drama 'Rocombole' [sic], the terror of Paris (1st series), length 7,000.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-01 - 1914-08-04
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great thrilling drama 'Rocambole,' the terror of Paris; (1st series) - 'The Knave of Heart's Club' in 4 parts, length 7,000 feet; also Pathe's International & Cartoon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-05 - 1914-08-07
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Snapshot Revenge', 'Wiffles in Trouble Again', 'Hubby's Polly', 'Salmon Fishing & Scenery on the Columbia'; Screening of Pathe's British and American Weekly; Coming film: 'Rocambole' (2nd Series)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-05 - 1914-08-07
Summary:

Some exceedingly comic & interesting pictures from Aug 5 to 7, including 'The Snapshot Revenge,' 'Wiffles in Trouble Again,' 'Hubby's Polly,' 'Salmon Fishing & Scenery on the Columbia,' and 'Pathe's British & American Weekly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-28 - 1914-08-28
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the great detective drama 'The Devil's Eyes' in 3 parts, length 5,000 feet; also 'In the Life' (American drama); (2nd series) 'Rocambole' will be screened on Aug 29.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-29
Summary:

The second series of 'Rocambole, the Terror of Paris' is showing at the Bijou. This great film contains 80 reels in 16 sets.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-29 - 1914-09-01
Summary:

For 4 nights only, (2nd series) 'Rocambole' (the mysterious count) in 4 parts, length 7,000 feet; also Pathe's Cartoon & British Gazette (the above film consists of 16 series).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-31
Summary:

Both the Victoria and the Bijou are showing films depicting the commission and detection of crime. Nick Winter holds the Victoria while Rocambole at the Bijou.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-09 - 1914-12-11
Summary:

Pathe's British War Gazette,' the 5th series in 1,500 feet, showing the latest scenes connected with the great crisis; also performance by Flatt and Brooks; watch for the great pictures Wells v Blake Fight in 3,500 feet and 'Rocambole,' the 3rd series and length 7,000 feet.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-12 - 1914-12-15
Summary:

For 4 nights only, Wells v Blake; the great boxing picture and knock-out match; 'A Rage for a Husband' in 3 parts - length 4,000 feet, a great screaming comedy; 'Pathe's War Gazette,' the 5th series; coming soon: 'Rocambole,' the 3rd series.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-16 - 1914-12-18
Summary:

For 3 nights only, the great sensational drama 'Alone with the Devil' in 4 parts - length 6,000 feet; 'Max on the Briny,' a good comedy; 3rd series of 'Rocambole' and The Terror of Paris in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet on Dec 19.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-19 - 1914-12-22
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 3rd series of 'Rocambole'; The Terror of Paris; 'The Marquis's Inheritance' in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet; a great thrilling detective drama 'Max on the Briny' by request; 5th series of War Pictures is coming soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-23 - 1914-12-26
Summary:

6th series of War Picture in 2,000 feet; by special request, 3rd series of 'Rocambole' in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet; Xmas matinee at 4.15 p.m., monster programme, 'Alone with the Devil' in 4 parts - length 6,000 feet.